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Examining The Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises and Myofascial Release Technique in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
Other: Core stability training
Other: Core stability training and myofascial relase
Registration Number
NCT06352294
Lead Sponsor
Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Brief Summary

Chronic neck pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects people frequently in life.

Postural control is based on the process of correctly identifying and selectively focusing the incoming afferent input of the Central Nervous System (CNS).

The main treatment options for people with neck pain include soft tissue and joint mobilizations, stabilization exercises for the neck, trunk and shoulder muscles, cervical Deckings, relaxation training, strengthening exercises and body awareness and posture training.

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of myofascial relaxation on balance, pain, joint range of motion and functionality in individuals with chronic neck pain by dividing them into two groups in the form of core stabilization and core stabilization and myofascial relaxation.

The study included 45 people between the ages of 18 and 65. In two groups, the core stabilization group will be 22 people, and the core stabilization and myofascial relaxation group will be 23 people. The study period is planned as 6 weeks and 3 sessions per week.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria
  • Having neck pain that has been going on for at least three months
  • The mean pain intensity according to the Visual Analog Scale (GAS) is moderate [4-6.9 centimeters (cm)
  • December] or be at a severe (7 cm and above) level
  • To be between the ages of Dec 18-65
  • To be literate and to be a writer
  • Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Having severe degenerative arthritis
  • Having a neurological finding due to spinal root compression (Positive upper limb stretching tests,cervical compression test)
  • To have a finding due to pressure of the spinal cord (Positive L'hermitte sign, Babinski sign) is
  • Having undergone cervical spine surgery
  • Having a cervical neck fracture and/or joint subluxation/dislocation
  • Having osteoporosis and/or neck pain due to a tumor
  • Having a history of primary malignancy
  • Being pregnant
  • The title refers to neurological disease (Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.)
  • Having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation in the last three months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Core stability trainingCore stability trainingA total of 18 sessions of core stabilization training will be given to the participants in 6 weeks.
Basic stability training and myofascial relasing methodCore stability training and myofascial relaseCore stabilization training and myfacial relaxation application will be performed to the participants for 6 weeks and 18 sessions.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain severity6 weeks

Visual Analog Scale ( 0-10, higher means worse )

Pressure pain threshold (PPT)6 weeks

Pressure pain threshold was measured with an algometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Neck Disability İndex6 weeks

It is a disability level determination scale consisting of 10 questions for the person with neck pain.

Balance6 weeks

Measurements were made with a Biodex balance device. The scores obtained as a result of 3 measurements were averaged. As the score increases, the balance is considered to have worsened.

Range of motion6 weeks

Movement skills of the neck area were recorded.

DASH6 weeks

It is a 30-question survey used to determine the level of functionality in patients suffering from upper extremity and neck pain. As the score increases, the level of disability increases.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi

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Merkez, Kırşehir, Turkey

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